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superlative Synonyms

Another word for superlative

Choosing another word for superlative depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Of the highest quality, degree, or order; surpassing all others.

Usage Example

"The violinist delivered a unsurpassed performance that earned a five-minute standing ovation."

Strongest
unsurpassed
supreme
peerless
matchless
unequaled
unrivaled
Strong
consummate
transcendent
outstanding
first-rate

• noun (Context 2)

An exaggerated or hyperbolical expression of praise.

Usage Example

"Film critics spoke in glowing superlatives about the director's latest masterpiece."

Strong
hyperbole
accolade
encomium
Weak
panegyric

Opposites of superlative

The opposite of superlative shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

inferior
mediocre
second-rate
subpar
poor
positive
abysmal
understatement
See all opposites of superlative

• Nearby Words

superiorship
superjet
superlarge
superlative
superlatively
superlawyer
superlight

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Superlative. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/superlative
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